The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church is deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. We join many Christian leaders and organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, and we ardently pray for a redirection of military action toward diplomatic measures to resolve grievances. United Methodists are people of peace.
|
View the latest updates from regionally-based partners Urs Schweizer and Üllas Tankler. In Part 1, hear how donations to UMCOR are directly helping people from Ukraine and what is giving our partners hope. In Part 2, hear how our partners are encouraged by the support they’ve received, where they see God in the midst of suffering, and what you can pray for right now. |
How to give:
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of humanitarian response in Ukraine. Support UMCOR’s international disaster response efforts by making a gift to Advance #982450.
You may also give to this effort through Epworth UMC, by indicating that your gift is for “Ukraine.” (We’ll take care of the numbers and administration. 100% of all gifts to UMCOR go directly to relief efforts.
Read the UMC FAQ page on helping in Ukraine.
On April 3, our Youth Group and Food & Love Kitchen Ministries will be co-sponsoring a soup and bake sale between worship services at Epworth. All proceeds will go to the UMCOR Advance for humanitarian relief in Ukraine.